CVE-2026-43585CWE-672

OpenClaw < 2026.4.15 - Bearer Token Validation Bypass via Stale SecretRef Resolution

Critical · published May 6, 2026

CVSS v4.0
9.2
EPSS
1%
Percentile
56.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

OpenClaw before 2026.4.15 captures resolved bearer-auth configuration at startup, allowing revoked tokens to remain valid after SecretRef rotation. Gateway HTTP and WebSocket handlers fail to re-resolve authentication per-request, enabling attackers to use rotated-out bearer tokens for unauthorized gateway access.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
9.2 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00797 · 56.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-672 · Operation on a Resource after Expiration or Release
Published
2026-05-06T19:49Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 MAY 19:49Z
    OpenClaw < 2026.4.15 - Bearer Token Validation Bypass via Stale SecretRef Resolution
    cvelistv5